Croissant
We've categorized Croissant as a versatile and reflective Yellow because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions so effectively. Explore our collection of 10 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#DBC5A7
LRV
58.00
Croissant's Color Strip
Croissant is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Sundew and Tower Tan. The strip spans from Sundew at the lightest end to Yearling at the deepest. Color strip 289 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Croissant in Real Rooms
Croissant has a high LRV of 58 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Yellow family, the photos below show it applied in a home office, front door, bedroom, bathroom, dining room, mudroom, kitchen, patio, house and living room.
1 Home Office Photo
The psychology of home office color matters more than most people acknowledge. Croissant is calm without being inert — it creates the kind of visual quiet that supports sustained focus. Lean into darker wood tones; avoid white furniture, which will compete for attention.
Sherwin-Williams Croissant in a neutral home office
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1 Front Door Photo
Front door color is the one exterior choice that gets examined up close. Croissant rewards that scrutiny — it has the kind of depth that looks richer the closer you get, rather than flatter. Pair with polished or unlacquered brass hardware for the best result.
stylish front door featuring Croissant by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Bedroom Photo
In the context of a primary suite, Croissant suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.
A industrial bedroom painted in Croissant
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1 Bathroom Photo
In a powder room, Croissant can be used floor-to-ceiling to create a dramatic, high-impact experience for guests. Because these rooms are small and transitional, they can handle the full intensity of the color's personality without feeling overwhelming.
Croissant — wabi-sabi bathroom
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1 Dining Room Photo
For an "all-day" dining room, Croissant is surprisingly adaptable. In the morning, it feels crisp and clean for breakfast; as the sun moves, it transitions into a moodier, more reflective space that is perfect for long, lingering dinners.
Croissant paint in a elegant dining room
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1 Mudroom Photo
Using Croissant on mudroom walls makes the white trim and hooks pop. It creates a high-contrast, organized look that makes even a room full of sports gear and rain boots look like it has a system and a sense of order.
Croissant paint in a tiny mudroom
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1 Kitchen Photo
The sophisticated undertones of Croissant make it an excellent partner for mixed metal finishes. Whether you have a brass faucet and matte black cabinet pulls, or traditional chrome fixtures, this color acts as a neutral mediator that makes the mix look intentional.
Croissant — modern luxury kitchen
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1 Patio Photo
In sun-drenched climates, Croissant is a practical choice that helps reduce the glare from the patio floor. It absorbs the harsh light, making the outdoor space more comfortable for the eyes during the peak hours of the day.
industrial patio featuring Croissant by Sherwin-Williams
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1 House Photo
Using Croissant on an exterior allows you to be more creative with your landscaping. The color provides a dark, rich backdrop that makes the greens of boxwoods or the colors of perennials look much more vivid and professional.
Croissant color — transitional house inspiration
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1 Living Room Photo
Croissant anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
Croissant — organic modern living room
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 58 vs 17, Croissant is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 58 vs 57), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 58 vs 58), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 59 vs 58), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 59 and 58, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 59 vs 58), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (62 vs 58) makes Interactive Cream the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 58 vs 57), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 6-point LRV gap (58 vs 52) makes Croissant the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
Croissant reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 11), opening up a space where Rain Cloud encloses it.
Croissant reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 7), opening up a space where Sea Mariner encloses it.
Starry Night reads slightly lighter (LRV 69 vs 58), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 58 vs 20, Croissant is decisively the brighter choice.
Croissant reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 22), opening up a space where Blustery Sky encloses it.
At LRV 58 vs 28, Croissant is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 72 vs 58, Bauhaus Buff is decisively the brighter choice.
A 9-point LRV gap (67 vs 58) makes Steamed Chai the marginally brighter of the two.
A 6-point LRV gap (64 vs 58) makes Dirty Martini the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 60 vs 58), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Darker Colors
Croissant reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 43), opening up a space where Downing Straw encloses it.
At LRV 58 vs 37, Croissant is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 58 vs 43, Croissant is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 58 vs 34, Croissant is decisively the brighter choice.
